Alaska leaders work together following ‘devastating’ glacial flooding in Juneau
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski toured neighborhoods that experienced record-breaking flooding.
How Alaska wound up with no limits on campaign donations — and how some hope to restore them
A court slashed Alaska's campaign finance laws in 2021. Now, as money pours into candidates' coffers, a campaign seeks to reimpose them.
Early voting opens for Aug. 20 primary; mailed absentee application window closes this week
Under Alaska’s primary election system, all candidates for a particular office run together. The top four vote-getters advance to November.
Chinese and Russian aircraft joined for ‘first time’ in sortie near Alaska
U.S. experts say four Russian and Chinese bombers intercepted near Alaska signal China’s growing interest in the Arctic.
Eek man charged with murdering woman after standoff with troopers
Troopers arrested Nick Beebe, 41, in the death of 38-year-old Lorna White after a Tuesday standoff in which a trooper fired on him.
Sitka at a ‘tipping point’ as residents grapple with impact of tourism
Amid a summer that sometimes sees more tourists than locals in Sitka, residents are reflecting on how visitors affect their lives.
Ravn Alaska suspends service to the Aleutian Islands
The regional airline is suspending air service to Unalaska/Dutch Harbor, Cold Bay and Sand Point in the Aleutians, effective Aug. 16.
Goose Creek inmate’s death pushes Alaska past 2023 inmate toll
Goose Creek Correctional Center inmate Freddie Lee Fox, 70, died Sunday. He is the state prison system's eleventh death this year.
Mendenhall River neighbors recount narrow escapes after record-breaking flood hits Juneau
The City and Borough of Juneau and Gov. Mike Dunleavy have issued disaster emergency declarations.
Advocates highlight fishery issues at Salmonfest
Activists, storytellers and artists spoke about salmon issues at Salmonfest and highlighted the festival’s goal for the past 13 years.
From Somalia, Philippines, and more: Meet some of Alaska’s newest U.S. citizens
The new citizenship candidates felt a multitude of different emotions during their naturalization ceremony.
Alaska Permanent Fund headed for fiscal crisis, as state budget increasingly relies on it
As the Alaska Beacon's James Brooks puts it, it's like putting down railroad tracks right before the train rumbles over them.
Palmer man found hurt after days missing on Hatcher Pass hike
Troopers say Roberto Zapata, 60, headed for Bomber Glacier on Saturday. He was found injured Tuesday and flown to an area hospital.
Alaska sees summer COVID-19 wave of cases with FLiRT variants
Alaska is experiencing a summer COVID wave, fueled by the new so-called “FLiRT variants,” new Omicron variants of the COVID-19 virus.
Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate
Supporters hope the Democratic Governors Association chair, former teacher and congressman can pick up Midwest votes.
Annual glacial outburst flooding affects Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley
The Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet early Tuesday and has begun to recede, after widespread flooding and power cuts.
How to run in a House district the size of Germany? Pickled whale might help.
Three people are running in Alaska’s Arctic district. The big issue is the incumbent’s vote to sustain the governor’s veto of education funds.
4 boaters missing from capsized vessel near Homer after Coast Guard suspends search
Officials say David, Mary, Colton and Brantley Maynard remain missing after four others were saved Saturday by good Samaritans.
Teen charged with homicide in dirt-bike collision with Big Lake pedestrian
Brendan Clark, 19, is charged with criminally negligent homicide in the July 8 collision that killed 79-year-old Nadara Williams.
Army exploring geothermal energy for Fort Wainwright backup heat
A contractor plans to test 500-foot "deep wells" in the Fairbanks area for geothermal potential.